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Release Year2016
Runtime1h 20m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG-13
GenresRomance, Drama
Votes204
DirectorRichard Tanne
WritersRichard Tanne
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsSouthside with You
About Southside with You
Chronicles a single day in the summer of 1989 when the future president of the United States, Barack Obama, wooed his future First Lady on an epic first date across Chicago's South Side.
Directed by Richard Tanne, Southside with You leans on a strong ensemble — Parker Sawyers, Tika Sumpter, Vanessa Bell Calloway — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about romance titles of 2016.
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